The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice
Join Emmaus House for this transformative journey during the season of Lent as we pray with Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ’s The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice. A marriage of Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises and the interior work necessary to deepen our commitment to racial justice, this intense journey will require a commitment of time, openness, and humility. Participants will pray with material daily for 30-45 minutes, followed by journaling reflecting on their prayer. Each week participants will gather to share their experiences in a small group setting and learn from each other.
Facilitator: April Young
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Dates & Times: Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
March 11
March 18
March 25
April 1
April 8
April 15
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Cost: $50.00
Scholarships are available.
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Location: Emmaus House
3315 70th Street
Urbandale, Iowa
“The point of the Spiritual Exercises is not to wallow in our own sin or focus on the ways we have failed Jesus. The point is to encounter Jesus, grow closer to Jesus, and follow Jesus. So when we sit at the feet of our crucified Jesus, we ask, ‘What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? What will I do for Christ?’ If Christ’s face is that of someone who is experiencing the pain of racism, will it change us?”
- The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice
April Young
Emmaus House Director
April has been with Emmaus House since October 2022,
taking the position of Director in December 2024. She holds a bachelors from Iowa State University, a Masters in Pastoral Care from Fordham University, and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction and Retreats from Creighton University. As a graduate of the JustFaith program, she is passionate about our personal faith leading us to ask wider questions about how we foster community and bring about a more peaceful and just world.
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